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City of Canton
Public Hearing Minutes
October 1, 2021 11:00am
City Hall
2 North Main Street
Canton Il 61520
VIA zoom
The public hearing was called to order at 11:00am.by City Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, who briefly
explained that the purpose of this public hearing is regarding the Downtown Business
Stabilization Program.
Executive Director of Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development stated the following:
This public hearing regarding the State of Illinois’ Downstate Business Stabilization Program was
called to order. Before we begin, I would ask that all individuals present please mute their phones
or devices until it is time to speak.
This closeout public hearing is being held to report outcomes and provide interested parties an
opportunity to express their views on the program activities and performance of the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Downstate Small Business Stabilization (DSBS) grants funded
through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. This program is funded
by Title 1 of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
ROLL CALL
Those in attendance are as follows:
Name: Cole McDaniel
Title: Executive Director of Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development
Name: Crystal Wilkinson
Title: City Treasurer
Mayor McDowell was unable to be present for the public hearing due to COVID 19 concerns.
Cole McDaniel stated that this public hearing for the downstate business stabilization program is
called to order.
Cole McDaniel asked three times if there were any public comments before the public hearing
begins.
No public comments took place.
Cole McDaniel asked all individuals to mute their phones or devices until it is time to speak. This
closeout public hearing is being held to report outcomes and to provide interested parties an
opportunity to express their views on the program activity in performance of the Community
Development Block Program Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grants funded through the
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. This program is funded by Title 1
of the Federal Housing Community Development Act of 1974
Cole McDaniel proceeded by reading the following:
Thank you all for attending the hearing. This hearing is to provide all interested parties including
the public an opportunity to express their views on the Downstate Small Business Stabilization
application funded by the Community Development Block Grant Funds.
Before we begin, I would like to ask if there is any public comment? No response
Further opportunity for public comment will also be allowed at the end of the hearing.
Are there any public comment before we begin? No response
Are there any public comment before we begin? No response
The total amount of funds awarded to address the needs of the businesses due to the COVID 19
emergency was $25,000.00 and was used to assist the following businesses.
Official Time Out was awarded $25,000.00 which was used for salaries and wages. This program
has been a great help to our local businesses and we are thankful that our businesses were able
to receive this assistance.
In total through this program, our local businesses were awarded $110,800.00 since the inception
last April.
If anyone would like to express their views on the program, activities and performance of these
grants you may do so now.
Are there any further public comments before we end? No response.
Are there any further public comments before we end? No response
Are there any further public comments before we end? No response
This hearing is adjourned at 11:30 am on October 1, 2021.
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Diana Pavley Rock, City Clerk